This event will showcase NFT artwork from 10 BIPOC artists at @NFTLA. The venue would serve as a gallery for the artist to direct traffic and call to action during the 3 day run of the conference, as well as the location for a night time event on an evening during NFTLA. Each artist will showcase 2 pieces of art, one of the artist’s choosing on any chain of choice, and one designed specifically for the event on the Harmony blockchain. There will also be an event specific NFT on the harmony airdropped to guest of the gallery throughout the 3 days.
My team is asking for 35k to cover the cost of the venue for 3 days, travel and access to NFTLA, 1k for each artist participating, and production of the event. We have identified 8 artists we would like to showcase and would like the remaining two to be decided upon by Harmony/ the community. My team has holds at two potential venues and tentative agreement for the 8 artists identified.
With this event aim to:
Highlight diverse perspectives and voices in the NFT space, (including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women communities)
Perpetuate the accessibility and decentralization ideals of web3
Sell the artist’s pieces,
Have 500+ unique guests
onboard and gain 100+ new wallets / users on the Harmony chain
Make an impact in the discourse around NFTLA
Beyond monetary funding, any connections, resources, and amplification of the NFT are welcomed.
My team, The FOLD has over a decade of experience in art curation and experiential marketing spanning from Slush Tokyo to the inaugural Internet Week NY to SXSW. I first became aware of Harmony during NFT BZL / Art Basel in Miami and continue to be impressed after attending ETHdenver. I look at NFTLA as an opportunity to mobilize a creative contingent which is consistently underserved.
Owen Rogers -Cofounder, COO
Pierre Voltaire- Cofounder, CEO
Morgan Nixon- UX and Instructional design
Benedict Forrest- client outreach and promotions
Franceley Millien - graphic design and community management
Justification
I have firm understanding of the web3 space and the Harmony chain and it’s branding. I view this event as optimal conditions to increase the profile and impact Harmony has on the nft community. We are at a pivotal moment where time and actions are exponentially more impactful. During the NFTLA conference thousands will be onboarded and introduced into the world on web3. Making a concerted effort to include historically marginalized groups early on is at the heart of what web3 represents. Showcasing these talents and encouraging them to be multidisciplinary and multi-chain shows the forward thinking and progressive energy at the heart of the Harmony chain.
I would also like to request promotional support and any branded swag and assets (including but not limited to socks, hoodies, batteries, lighters and beanies for an anticipated 500 guests)
@owenrogers, this is an incredible opportunity to not only highlight BIPOC artists at an event like NFT LA, but it is also an opportunity for artists to underscore the uniqueness of the Harmony blockchain and the potential for other artists to create specifically for Harmony. A gap that I have noticed in blockchain is for the average consumer and user to differentiate between protocols. I believe this amplification will lend to the overall goals of Harmony (heightened awareness and more mainstream usage) as well as your own goals of providing space, time and voice to BIPOC artists.
I know very well of your portfolio and know this event will be outstanding based on the level of engagement that you already have with global artists. Can’t wait to attend!
Thank you. NFTLA will be a great opportunity to onboard a lot awesome and influential creatives to the MAD platform and the HARMONY chain. Let’s MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
Welcome, @owenrogers! To begin, I want to share that I love your mission and how you look to accomplish it. I love seeing our partners in MADNFT express the same sentiment. Unfortunately, the budget we have allocated to NFTLA has been exhausted. I do want to express that we are open to discussing an event partnership with you (and perhaps MADNFT) for a web3/NFT event in the near future. I would love to stay in contact with you via Telegram.
It’s a pleasure to meet you here, and I look forward to chatting more soon.
I understand. I am very eager to continue this conversation. please let me know the best way to move forward with the conversation on future event partnerships.
Thank you all for your insights, and support, after speaking with the team and understanding their turnaround time, we have amended this proposal to an event series in a new post. please like engage and comment here:
